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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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